*Dear friends * *I really appreciate everyone's comments on my post. As is often the case with Lincolntalk conversations, it sparked some good clarifications, insights, and musings. I think enough has been said. Let's please not turn it into another debate. * *That wasn't my intention.* *Thank you* *wishing all joy and awe on this glorious afternoon !* *~Jai*
> > > *Neighbors * > > > > *When I read this email from my friend and colleague, Linda, I felt so > moved and uplifted by the truth and encouragement in her words.* > > *I could not have said it better so I am sharing it here on LT with the > intention it may have a similar effect on all who take the time to read it > (about 30 seconds!). * > > *I hope it offers you a reframe, attitude adjustment, wake-up call, > clarity in vision and perspective, and strengthening of purpose – some or > all of these.* > > > > *with care,* > > *~Jai Kaur Healing Arts* *LCMT, CLT, NCTMB, E-RYT500* > > *Massage**+Yoga+Ayurveda * > > *C: 781.738.1920 * > > *www.JaiKaurHealingArts.com <http://www.JaiKaurHealingArts.com>* > > *[email protected] <[email protected]> * > > > > > > *Reflections on Freedom – July 4th* > > Yesterday, the Republican-led House passed one of the most devastating > spending bills in recent memory—one that celebrates wealth and power while > further harming the vulnerable. Like many, I felt a wave of grief, anger, > and helplessness. > > What kind of freedom are we celebrating when so many are struggling to > survive? > What kind of independence is this, if we cannot care for each other? > > And yet—today, I return to a deeper truth. > Because real freedom isn’t handed to us by governments. > It’s something we remember in our bones. > It lives in the soul. > > Spiritual freedom says: *No matter what the outer world does, I can > choose how I meet it.* > I can meet cruelty with *compassion*. > I can meet injustice with *fierce love*. > I can meet despair with *the quiet knowing that light is still here—and I > am part of it.* > > This doesn’t mean bypassing the pain. It means transmuting it. > > So on this Independence Day, I am declaring my *soul's sovereignty.* > > I free myself from hopelessness. > I free myself from the illusion that the powerful always win. > I free myself from waiting for someone else to fix it. > > Instead, I recommit to the real revolution: > The one that starts in the heart. > The one that whispers: *You are here on purpose. Keep going. Keep loving. > Keep rising.* > > May we never forget that true power is spiritual. > And when we act from that place, we become unstoppable. > > In hope, in love— > Linda > ------------------------------ > > ------------------------------ > > Unsubscribe > <https://unsubscribe.convertkit-mail2.com/d0udmlvpl0f0ho7lq86fmhzpvrq44clhk8799> > | Update your profile > <https://preferences.convertkit-mail2.com/d0udmlvpl0f0ho7lq86fmhzpvrq44clhk8799> > | 84 Silver Hill Rd, Concord, MA - Massachusetts 01742 > > [image: Built with ConvertKit] > <https://click.convertkit-mail2.com/d0udmlvpl0f0ho7lq86fmhzpvrq44clhk8799/3ohphkh3n903ozbr/aHR0cHM6Ly9idWlsdHdpdGgua2l0LmNvbT91dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249cG93ZXJlZGJ5JnV0bV9jb250ZW50PWVtYWlsJnV0bV9tZWRpdW09cmVmZXJyYWwmdXRtX3NvdXJjZT1keW5hbWlj> > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > > -- > The LincolnTalk mailing list. > To post, send mail to [email protected]. > Browse the archives at https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/private/lincoln/ > . > Change your subscription settings at > https://pairlist9.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/lincoln. > >
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